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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
2
Cloudy morning hid the sun as a partial eclipse began at 9 01 and peaked around 11 30. Astronomers scanned the sun hourly hoping to learn more about the moon’s movements. The last eclipse was about 13 years ago and the next is in 1933 with a forecast total eclipse possible by 2227.
President-elect Harding plans a Panama Canal visit. President Wilson announces that Secretary of State Colby will make an official tour to Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina on his behalf.
Lawmakers press for increases from 7500 to 10000 or 12500 annually. Critics question cost, noting the nationwide raise could total about 2.5 million while supporters argue a vote could be cast as wished.
President Wilson issues a proclamation naming Sunday November 14 as Armistice Sunday to honor the heroic services and sacrifices of those who died for America and to give religious services nationwide special remembrance.
President-elect Harding admits he is not a superman after a fishing outing off the Texas coast. He hooked a six-foot tarpon Tuesday, but the fish escaped, illustrating that even notable figures face ordinary fishing disappointments.
Manager Dillon of the Pastime and Star continues to top state crack shots at the traps. He secured a large silver loving cup last Saturday with a perfect 48 of 50 in clay pigeon shooting, signaling his dominance.
The attorney general states the Volstead Act follows the flag while a Bristol resident voices hope that the act will follow the banner until it drops dead.
The ongoing war among baseball magnates risks alienating fans and the public as they push for direct bits. Observers warn that heated disputes, shifts in policy, and behind the scenes maneuvering could undermine support and provoke tighter scrutiny.
The fragment suggests a reflection on inaction and its moral cost, implying that those who refrain from effort may unintentionally pursue worse outcomes than doing nothing. The text emphasizes consequences of hesitation and the value of decisive action.
A fragment suggests critics label Senator Penrose with a sharp headline calling opponents Demoncrats. The text implies strong partisan reactions without full context or dates.
Local notices report Tobin visiting Chicago and new shoe store ads at Levy's 33 State Street. Marriage intention filed for Jose Travers and Maria Sperling. Stradford street market opening by Sperling Brothers. Encampments and lodge meetings, refreshment events, and a D A R food sale planned at 202 Hope street. Also details of hospital recovery, furloughs, a squire conferment, and a domestic dispute case with $100 bail continuing to the Fifth District Court.
Dr and Mrs O R Siegel spent six weeks at Prudence Island and have returned home Pred E Syuzman of Hope Street merchant is bedridden with grippe Mrs Ralph Morgan of State Street was taken to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment A soccer match between NIR team and Harrisville is set for 2 30 pm on the common Armistice Day tea hosted by Mrs Lewis B Waldron at Constitution Street with red white and blue decorations
October donations listed diverse items and services for the home including sugar flour vegetables beans jams and cereals. Contributors include Mrs C B Rockwell Jr Miss Isabel Hoffman Newman Bros Baptist Church Trinity Church St Bosworths Mrs deRocha Mrs Hill Clarke Manchester Dr H W Church Dr A M Merriman and several families providing clothing shoes bed spreads and seamstress services.
A brief memorial note honors William DeWolf Dimock who died November 12 1919 with a short tribute to his life and memory.
This week the Congregational Church holds a 7 30 p m service and 10 30 a m Sunday worship with a sermon on The Supremacy of Christ The Church School meets after the morning service A Sunday night Temperance program by the Lincoln Lee Legion promotes An Enforced Eighteenth Amendment and a Dry World by 1930.
Bargain priced five passenger touring car advertised by a private family. Self starter electric lights, nearly new with no scratches, original paint, easy riding and comfortable. Eighteen mpg, motor quiet and powerful. Includes two extra tires, free delivery. Price 360 dollars. See lady at residence 98 Harrison Street Providence Rhode Island. Telephone West.
In Bristol on November 6 1920 probate filed for Samuel C Dimond late of Bristol. The will is referred to December 6 1920 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room for consideration. Notice to be published fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phenix. John W Church probate clerk.
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